Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite just made its official debut in the Indian market, right after its sibling Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite. After comparing the latter with a few amazing devices sold in the same price range, now it is time for the Galaxy S10 Lite to be compared. Among the most interesting affordable flagships in India, there are definitely the king of gaming phones Asus ROG Phone II and the OnePlus 7T. We chose these handsets as the main opponents of the Galaxy S10 Lite due to their sales and their amazing specs sheets. Here we will try to let you find out which one offers the highest value for money under every point of view.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Asus ROG Phone II vs OnePlus 7T
| OnePlus 7T | Asus ROG Phone II | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1 mm, 190 grams | 171 x 77.6 x 9.5 mm, 240 grams | 162.5 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm, 186 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, 20:9 ratio, Fluid AMOLED | 6.59 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 391 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, AMOLED | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – 12 GB RAM, 1 TB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, Oxygen OS | Android 9 Pie, ROG UI | Android 10, One UI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 48 + 12 MP + 16 MP f/1.6 and f/2.2 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Dual 48 + 13 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 24 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Triple 48 + 12 + 5 MP, f/2.0, f/2.2 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 3800 mAh Fast charging 30W with Warp Charge 30T |
6000 mAh, Fast Charging 30W with Quick Charge 4.0 | 4500 mAh, fast charging |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot, support to external accessories, RGB light | Hybrid Dual SIM slot |
Design
If you need the most elegant and futuristic handset, then you should opt for the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite. It is the only with a punch-hole display allowing the presence of very narrow bezels without the need for a notch. OnePlus 7T is slightly more compact, but despite that, I personally prefer the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite for its punch-hole display. Asus ROG Phone II has an aggressive, gaming centric design, so it is the best only for gaming-addicted users and it is not among the most elegant devices. It even supports several external accessories to enhance the gaming experience.
Display
If you want the best-performing display for games, then there is nothing better than Asus ROG Phone II. With a high 120 Hz refresh ratio, full DCI-P3 coverage and a 1240 Hz touch sampling rate, it offers one of the most interesting displays out there. And how not to mention those powerful stereo speakers with DTS audio placed on the front? On the other hand, OnePlus 7T and Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite are all but disappointing when it comes to displays. The former offers the HDR10+ certification (unlike the ROG Phone 2) as well as a high 90 Hz refresh rate. The latter employs a new Super AMOLED Plus panel with improved image quality. But I define Asus ROG Phone II more advanced.
Hardware/Software
Asus ROG Phone II and OnePlus 7T are equipped with the most powerful chipset: the Snapdragon 855+. But we are going to give the gold medal to the Asus ROG Phone II only since it has a more powerful memory configuration: it offers up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 3.0 native storage. You can get only 8 GB of RAM on the OnePlus 7T. Asus ROG Phone II is the only one still based on Android Pie out of the box, but it has already been updated to Android 10 and it lets you switch between a custom and a stock Android user interface.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite offers the most advanced camera department. It consists of a triple 48 MP rear camera with a brand new optical stabilization technology (Super Steady OS) reaching awesome results in terms of photo quality. The second place goes to the OnePlus 7T with its 48 MP triple camera supporting OIS and including a telephoto sensor (unlike the Galaxy S10 Lite).
Battery
With its mammoth 6000 mAh battery, Asus ROG Phone II is the longest-lasting flagship on a single charge. And it can even be used as a power bank thanks to reverse charging. Right after, we got the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite with a 4500 mAh battery.
Price
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has an Rs. 39,999 listing price in India, while it costs €649/$717 globally. OnePlus 7T costs Rs. 37,999 in India and you can find it for about €450/$497 thanks to global street prices. Asus ROG Phone II is available for about €500/$552 globally and it costs Rs. 37,999 in India. Overall, Asus ROG Phone II is a better smartphone, if you do not mind about the camera and elegant designs. But if you need the best camera and a more sober design while keeping a big battery, go for the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite. OnePlus 7T offers better performance than Galaxy S10 Lite and better cameras than Asus ROG Phone II, but it has a battery below 4000 mAh and that is the reason why it would not be my choice.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Asus ROG Phone II vs OnePlus 7T: PRO and CONS
OnePlus 7T
PROS
- Amazing display
- Stereo speakers
- Faster charging
- Good street price
- Great performance
- Android 10
CONS
- Smaller battery
Asus ROG Phone II
PROS
- Great performance
- Best battery
- External accessories for gaming
- Great display
- Stereo speakers
CONS
- Inferior cameras
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
PROS
- Best cameras
- Good battery life
- Android 10
- Micro SD slot
CONS
- Inferior hardware
